Carlisle United manager Paul Simpson says Duncan Idehen's return to Bristol City was the best option for all parties after the central defender failed to do enough to earn himself regular first-team minutes.
The 20-year-old centre-back moved to Simpson's side in the summer on a six-month loan but made just two substitute appearances in League Two. He was out of the matchday squad for Carlisle's last three matches.
Idehen, who signed a two-year contract extension with the Robins in May, returned to BS3 last week after feeling unhappy with his lack of football. Simpson praised his character during his temporary stint but conceded he fell down the pecking order after coming in to provide cover at the back.
